How to Install Video Drivers
A driver is a piece of computer software that allows the central processing unit (CPU) of your computer to communicate with an installed component, like a printer or a video card. Video drivers are typically specific to an operating...
Method 1 of 4:
Automatic Driver Update in Windows
- Browse to the Device Manager.
- In Windows 7 or Vista, click Start and type "Device Manager" in the search box.
- In Windows XP, right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose "Device Manager" from the popup window.
- Click on the plus sign beside "Display adapters" and then right-click on the video card driver displayed.
- Choose "Update Driver Software" from the popup window.
Method 2 of 4:
Manually Update in Windows
- Visit the manufacturer's website for your video card driver.
- Search the "Downloads" or "Drivers" section for your video card's model.
- Download the executable file for your operating system to your desktop and then double-click the icon to run it.
- Follow the prompts on the video card driver installer.
Method 3 of 4:
Automatic Driver Update on a Mac
- Search for a Mac operating system (OS) update.
- Any video card driver updates for your system will be included in the OS update.
- Click the picture of the Apple on your desktop.
- Select "Software Update" from the popup menu.
- Follow the prompts and reboot as necessary.
Method 4 of 4:
Update Manually on a Mac
- Visit the Apple driver downloads page at www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/drivers and sort the view alphabetically.
- Click the download link next to the video card driver you need and allow the driver to save to your computer.
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